By MICHAEL WARREN, Associated Press Writer Michael Warren, Associated Press Writer – 28 mins ago
SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – Chilean officials prepared to lower two rescuers almost a half-mile into a collapsed mine Tuesday, the precursor to fresh air and freedom for 33 men trapped for 69 days. No one in history has been trapped underground so long and survived.
"We made a promise to never surrender, and we kept it," President Sebastian Pinera said as he waited to greet the miners, whose endurance and unity captivated the world as Chile meticulously prepared their rescue...